26/08/26

Flatout Brings a New Family Fitness Challenge to London This September

Looking for a way to get the whole family moving this autumn? Flatout is making its London debut this September, bringing a community-led fitness challenge to the iconic Old Billingsgate Market for three action-packed days. Taking place from 25^th – 27^th September, with Tower Bridge and The Shard providing an impressive backdrop, the event combines running with a series of accessible workout stations designed to get participants moving, regardless of their fitness level.

Unlike traditional fitness races where speed and personal bests often take centre stage, Flatout puts participation first. Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer, complete beginner or simply looking for an active family day out, the emphasis is on getting involved, having fun and crossing the finish line. Making its debut in London is Sidekicks, a new adult-and-junior race category designed especially for families. Parents, grandparents and older siblings can team up with younger participants to tackle the course together, turning the challenge into a shared experience rather than a solo competition.

There's plenty happening away from the start line too. Flatout is creating a festival-style atmosphere throughout the weekend, complete with live DJs, family-friendly entertainment, food vendors and wellness experiences, giving spectators just as much reason to come along. The London event will also support longstanding children's charity The Feathers Association, with a percentage of ticket sales helping to fund sporting, recreational and community opportunities for young people. Following successful events in Northwich and Ipswich, Flatout's arrival in the capital offers a refreshingly inclusive take on the growing fitness-race trend.

So, if the family could do with swapping a little screen time for some start-line action, this could be the autumn challenge to sign up for.

Flatout London takes place at Old Billingsgate Market from 25^th – 27th September 2026. To book, click here

Written by Enytha Peer

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ARK Shoreditch is now open - a co-living property on Hackney Road

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ARK Living has opened ARK Shoreditch this month a 194-room co-living property on Hackney Road, welcoming both short and long-stay residents to one of East London's most creative neighbourhoods. The six-floor building sits within easy reach of Broadway Market, Columbia Road Flower Market, London Fields and Victoria Park, with transport links via Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green stations.

Stays run from a single night up to 12 months, with all-inclusive pricing covering rent, utilities, council tax, Wi-Fi and cleaning; rooms start from £1,799 per month on a 12-month agreement. The property offers four studio categories alongside shared spaces including communal kitchens, an internal garden, a cinema, karaoke rooms, a gym, a yoga studio and a playroom, plus a year-round calendar of community events. Shoreditch also marks ARK Living's first dedicated short-stay concept, with hotel-style rooms designed without kitchenettes to encourage residents to use the shared kitchens instead.

Owned and operated by Crosstree Real Estate under Managing Director Robert Alam, ARK Shoreditch is ARK Living's third London location, joining existing sites in Canary Wharf and Wembley, with a student accommodation scheme planned for Canning Town. Founded in 2022 and rebranded in 2025, ARK Living positions itself around five pillars - welcoming, personal, connected, creative and dependable, with over 800 community events run annually across its properties.

For more information click here.

Written by Claire Selby

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